Senior Commissioning Engineer (Central Ohio)

Superior; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Plan

Long Term Disability / Life Insurance

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

Superior in Central Ohio seeks a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning planning, startup, and energization of complex electrical systems. You will develop and approve MOPs, manage LOTO planning, and supervise pre-energization readiness reviews while guiding project teams and stakeholders on power distribution concerns.

You will coordinate with Owners, construction managers, manufacturers, and testing partners, mentoring junior engineers and advancing QACx workflows across sites in

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in quality control, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Strong understanding of medium/low voltage power distribution.
• Experience with NFPA, NEC, NFPA 70E and related codes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (bonus).

Responsibilities

• Lead development and approval of complex methods of procedures (MOPs) documents
• Oversee LOTO planning and energized work strategies
• Lead pre-energization readiness reviews and support complex startup activities
• Review and validate one-line diagrams, switching sequences, and system interdependencies
• Identify and mitigate startup, energization, and system integration risks
• Drive resolution of complex commissioning and technical issues
• Lead technical coordination with owners, construction managers, manufacturers, distributors, and testing partners
• Coordinate closely with Field Operations, Project Operations, and Engineering teams
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Commissioning Engineers
• Support continuous improvement of QACx workflows and standards

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Power distribution knowledge

Code compliance NFPA/NEC/70E

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CX Alloy

Procore

ACC

BIM 360

Job description

Department: Quality Assurance & Commissioning

Location: Ohio

Compensation: $55.00 - $72.00 / hour

Position

Reports to: Commissioning Engineering Manager

Location: Central Ohio

Salary Range: $55.00 - $72.00 per hour (Eligible for Overtime)

We consider several factors when preparing a compensation package for successful candidates.

Superior is looking for a Senior Commissioning Engineer who will lead commissioning planning, startup, and energization activities for complex electrical systems. The Senior Commissioning Engineer is responsible for developing and approving methods of procedure (MOPs), overseeing lockout/tagout (LOTO) planning, conducting pre-energization readiness reviews, and supporting safe system energization. This role serves as a key technical resource, coordinating with project teams and stakeholders while providing guidance on power distribution systems.

This role is based on a jobsite and supports projects across Central Ohio with jobsite assignment based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and approval of complex methods of procedures (MOPs) documents
• Oversee LOTO planning and energized work strategies
• Lead pre-energization readiness reviews and support complex startup activities
• Review and validate one-line diagrams, switching sequences, and system interdependencies
• Identify and mitigate startup, energization, and system integration risks
• Drive resolution of complex commissioning and technical issues
• Lead technical coordination with owners, construction managers, manufacturers, distributors, and testing partners
• Coordinate closely with Field Operations, Project Operations, and Engineering teams
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to Commissioning Engineers
• Support continuous improvement of QACx workflows and standards

Your Expertise

• Required: You have at least 5 years of experience in quality control, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems
• Required: You have strong technical understanding of medium and low voltage power distribution including Switchgears, UPS systems, Generators, and redundantly fed power systems
• Required: You have experience with NFPA, NEC, NFPA 70E and other applicable codes and standards
• Bonus Points: You have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Bonus Points: You have are proficient in construction management software such as CX Alloy, Procore, ACC, and BIM 360

Our Benefits

We offer a range of professional and personal perks that you can enjoy as a member of Superior. Here are just a few examples of the benefits you can expect:

• Health Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
• Dental Plan: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you
• Vacation/PTO: You receive a minimum of three weeks of PTO per year
• 401K Plan: We match a portion of your 401K contributions
• Health Savings Account: We contribute at least $750 to your HSA each year
• Maternity and Parental Leave: New parents receive paid time off